Reporting Accountant Specialist - ANZ

“Life Unlimited” At Smith + Nephew. We design and Manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

This role will be responsible for problem solving and recommending solutions to the RTR team for technical and judgmental transactions to ensure the Business Unit aligns to internal polices & controls and the relevant external accounting and statutory frameworks.

What will you be doing?

• Should possess end to end understanding of R2R processes of the business.
• Ensure that transactions are documented, in compliance with group standards (including the Minimum Acceptable Practices) and, where relevant, Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Responsible for high quality, timely reporting for group and statutory purposes and providing ad-hoc analysis and decision support to the business
• Manage the requests from external and internal auditors, other advisors and relevant country Authorities
• Should have Hands on experience in managing Month end close, Balance sheet reconciliation and Balance Sheet reviews, Issue resolution
• Ensure ledgers are ‘clean’ resolving aged open items, reconciling ‘differences’ and ensuring master data is maintained to high levels of quality and compliance  
• Maintain SOPs to meet S&N standard cycles.  Highlight and challenge exceptions from global standards  
• Ensure controls are executed and adhered to in line with Risk and Control Matricies (RACMs) (SOX & MAPs) and wider S&N policies including the Group Finance Manual.  
• Should be able to highlight improvement opportunities in existing process and driving process improvement and standardization.
• Make suggestions for the future use of new tools and technology in the RTR domain and where approved, implement into the Service offering  
• Identify reasons for service and control deficiencies and shortcomings and propose and implement solutions to resolve underlying issues. 

What will you need to be Successful?

• Education: Degree level qualification & Professional qualification (CA / CMA)
• MBA Finance / M.Com. (Semi Qualified Accountant Preferable)
• Experience: Should have experience of R2R Operations for at least 3-6 years and have excellent domain expertise in Closing & Reporting process.
• Demonstrates experience in analyzing financial data, drawing sound conclusions, and developing proposals/solutions
• Well Conversed with SAP application.
• Basic understanding on P2P and T&E operations.
• Team player with ability to build relationships and influence team members and wider stakeholders.
• Experience of SAP / Hyperion / Tagetik.
• Experience of working in a large / listed entity.
• Working knowledge and application of SOX control frameworks.
• Experience of transition and transformation to an offshore Captive or BPO Transactional Finance operation.
• Fluency in English - Good verbal, written communication skills.
• Flexible to work in ANZ shift : 06:30 AM to 03:30 PM IST.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity – committed to welcoming, celebration and thriving on Diversity. Learn more about it on our website : https://www.smith-nephew.com/.

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your future: Major medical coverage + Policy exclusions and Insurance non-medical limit.
• Education Assistance
• Work / Life balance: Flexible Personal / Vacation time off, Privilege leave, Floater leave etc.
• Your Wellbeing: Parents / Parents in law’s insurance coverage also available.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for most professional roles).
• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport facility for all employees, one time meal provided to all employees as per shifts.

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